"The Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center is dedicated to offering high-quality, affordable psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, couples, and families in the San Francisco Bay Area community. The center provides a supportive and inclusive environment and services designed to facilitate healing during times of emotional stress, confusion, and pain. These can include relationship and family struggles, grief and loss, trauma, depression, and anxiety, as well as the exploration of spirituality and personal identity, life transitions, personal growth, and questions of sexuality and/or gender identity."

"The Golden Gate Integral Counseling Center is dedicated to offering high-quality, affordable psychotherapy and counseling to individuals, couples, and families in the San Francisco Bay Area community. The center provides a supportive and inclusive environment and services designed to facilitate healing during times of emotional stress, confusion, and pain. These can include relationship and family struggles, grief and loss, trauma, depression, and anxiety, as well as the exploration of spirituality and personal identity, life transitions, personal growth, and questions of sexuality and/or gender identity."

"Have you ever had that feeling or inner knowing? LIFE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY. Your life does not have to be a series of worrisome and challenging crises involving addiction issues or anxiety or depression or grief and loss, finances or relationship or family- or all of the above. Listen to that voice... IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY."

"Have you ever had that feeling or inner knowing? LIFE DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY. Your life does not have to be a series of worrisome and challenging crises involving addiction issues or anxiety or depression or grief and loss, finances or relationship or family- or all of the above. Listen to that voice... IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY."

"Therapy is about developing a new kind of relationship with one's experience. Much of our pain, suffering, and struggle stem from resisting the experience, judging it, and denying it. My work is dedicated to helping you embrace the challenges and find meaning in them by helping you slow down, enter the experience, and discover your potent spark. We have our answers within and by looking inside, our suffering finds meaning and transformation, our vision finds clarity and awakening."

"Therapy is about developing a new kind of relationship with one's experience. Much of our pain, suffering, and struggle stem from resisting the experience, judging it, and denying it. My work is dedicated to helping you embrace the challenges and find meaning in them by helping you slow down, enter the experience, and discover your potent spark. We have our answers within and by looking inside, our suffering finds meaning and transformation, our vision finds clarity and awakening."

"When we feel trapped in our life circumstances, we may be filled with sadness and a sense of helplessness. These feelings keep us from thriving and living our lives fully with satisfying relationships and a sense of meaning. Psychotherapy can bring hope for a greater sense of wholeness and well-being. Each of us has the innate ability to grow and change inside ourselves as well as in relationships. Life then becomes richer, holding a deeper meaning for each of us. It will be my privilege to help you on this journey."

"When we feel trapped in our life circumstances, we may be filled with sadness and a sense of helplessness. These feelings keep us from thriving and living our lives fully with satisfying relationships and a sense of meaning. Psychotherapy can bring hope for a greater sense of wholeness and well-being. Each of us has the innate ability to grow and change inside ourselves as well as in relationships. Life then becomes richer, holding a deeper meaning for each of us. It will be my privilege to help you on this journey."

"Are you stuck somewhere? Did you hit a wall? Do you want to heal an old wound? Break a habit? Obtain more access to yourself? Come as you are. Do you want to adjust to your new family configuration? Welcome a new baby? Absorb a loss? Overcome a challenge? Be more present in the moment? Explore your role as a parent? Redefine yourself in a relationship? Come as you are. Together we can move through pain and achieve a deeper understanding of your relationship with yourself, ease conflicts, cope with challenges, and open room for more joy in your life."

"Are you stuck somewhere? Did you hit a wall? Do you want to heal an old wound? Break a habit? Obtain more access to yourself? Come as you are. Do you want to adjust to your new family configuration? Welcome a new baby? Absorb a loss? Overcome a challenge? Be more present in the moment? Explore your role as a parent? Redefine yourself in a relationship? Come as you are. Together we can move through pain and achieve a deeper understanding of your relationship with yourself, ease conflicts, cope with challenges, and open room for more joy in your life."

"Have you felt depressed or anxious for a long time ? Do you feel stuck?The unending thoughts about yourself or your life that are not so kind can find an exit. Do you have a chronic illness or live with daily pain ?A recent death of a person close to you could leave you with a grief that doesn't leave you. Whatever the reason, talk therapy helps. I invite you to sit with me and talk about these thoughts and feelings to find more peace of mind."

"Have you felt depressed or anxious for a long time ? Do you feel stuck?The unending thoughts about yourself or your life that are not so kind can find an exit. Do you have a chronic illness or live with daily pain ?A recent death of a person close to you could leave you with a grief that doesn't leave you. Whatever the reason, talk therapy helps. I invite you to sit with me and talk about these thoughts and feelings to find more peace of mind."

"I believe that every person has a core/essential self who sometimes gets sidelined in the face of a situational stressor or repeated bad experiences. My first priority is to alleviate your current symptoms and help you have a greater sense of control. From there, the work may shift to addressing long-term patterns or challenges. My approach involves seeing you as a unique individual and understanding that you have the ability to heal yourself. I can help facilitate this healing through a trusting relationship and various techniques I have learned and practiced."

"I believe that every person has a core/essential self who sometimes gets sidelined in the face of a situational stressor or repeated bad experiences. My first priority is to alleviate your current symptoms and help you have a greater sense of control. From there, the work may shift to addressing long-term patterns or challenges. My approach involves seeing you as a unique individual and understanding that you have the ability to heal yourself. I can help facilitate this healing through a trusting relationship and various techniques I have learned and practiced."

"Sometimes people need help understanding and coping with painful life experiences. Sometimes people feel stuck. Sometimes people need help solving difficult problems or gaining control of their emotions. Sometimes people just want to feel better about their lives."

"Sometimes people need help understanding and coping with painful life experiences. Sometimes people feel stuck. Sometimes people need help solving difficult problems or gaining control of their emotions. Sometimes people just want to feel better about their lives."

"People who come to me are often experiencing panic, anxiety, or phobias; physical symptoms or pain; depression or grief; cultural dislocation; major life transitions; or stage of life challenges. They want their lives to be less painful, more fulfilling. In collaboration with you, I provide methods and tools adapted to your particular concern. And I desire to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that doesn't lose sight of your strengths and your wholeness as we work with your problems. What may seem frightening or impossible to change alone, we can tranform together."

"People who come to me are often experiencing panic, anxiety, or phobias; physical symptoms or pain; depression or grief; cultural dislocation; major life transitions; or stage of life challenges. They want their lives to be less painful, more fulfilling. In collaboration with you, I provide methods and tools adapted to your particular concern. And I desire to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that doesn't lose sight of your strengths and your wholeness as we work with your problems. What may seem frightening or impossible to change alone, we can tranform together."

"What matters to you? Being curious makes a significant difference when you are thinking of making changes because now you are interested in yourself - in what you think and feel and want- and want to become. Are relationships your core concern? - wondering what is working and what is not, what is missing, and what is disappointing?Losses or fear of loss makes us anxious, ashamed, often traumatized by our own feelings.
I am committed to working with your personal needs in a trusting, creative, dynamic, caring process and will help you achieve what you desire. Real changes take real time."

"What matters to you? Being curious makes a significant difference when you are thinking of making changes because now you are interested in yourself - in what you think and feel and want- and want to become. Are relationships your core concern? - wondering what is working and what is not, what is missing, and what is disappointing?Losses or fear of loss makes us anxious, ashamed, often traumatized by our own feelings.
I am committed to working with your personal needs in a trusting, creative, dynamic, caring process and will help you achieve what you desire. Real changes take real time."

"I am a very experienced therapist working with individuals and couples in a safe, supportive environment. After a few sessions, patients report gaining an understanding of their conflicts and how to solve them. My approach is interactive in which people are treated according to their unique circumstances and personal history. This allows people to overcome the obstacles to resolving their conflicts so they may resume growth. Those who feel stuck in unsatisfying relationships or careers, have difficult family relationships,procrastinate, are indecisive, doubt their talents, and who protect others at their own expense will find this therapy very helpful."

"I am a very experienced therapist working with individuals and couples in a safe, supportive environment. After a few sessions, patients report gaining an understanding of their conflicts and how to solve them. My approach is interactive in which people are treated according to their unique circumstances and personal history. This allows people to overcome the obstacles to resolving their conflicts so they may resume growth. Those who feel stuck in unsatisfying relationships or careers, have difficult family relationships,procrastinate, are indecisive, doubt their talents, and who protect others at their own expense will find this therapy very helpful."

"Life is change and, mostly, you've been rolling with the punches. But complicated life transitions can leave anyone at a loss. You might feel helpless, hopeless and alone in trying to cope with relationship issues and troublesome or debilitating symptoms of depression and anxiety. With more than 15 years of expertise, I help adults, seniors, and families like you navigate the turmoil of challenging life passages including death of a loved one, chronic or terminal illness, relationship issues, separation or divorce, or adjustments to a different job, culture, gender, or sexual orientation."

"Life is change and, mostly, you've been rolling with the punches. But complicated life transitions can leave anyone at a loss. You might feel helpless, hopeless and alone in trying to cope with relationship issues and troublesome or debilitating symptoms of depression and anxiety. With more than 15 years of expertise, I help adults, seniors, and families like you navigate the turmoil of challenging life passages including death of a loved one, chronic or terminal illness, relationship issues, separation or divorce, or adjustments to a different job, culture, gender, or sexual orientation."

"I'm a scientist and a clinician. I believe in evidence-based treatments supported by extensive clinical research at the best medical institutions in the world. My methods
have been evaluated and used by scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic, USC, UCSF, Yale, Stanford, Harvard University Center for Brain Science, Johns Hopkins, University of Haifa, MIT, Cambridge, Hebrew University etc"

"I'm a scientist and a clinician. I believe in evidence-based treatments supported by extensive clinical research at the best medical institutions in the world. My methods
have been evaluated and used by scientists and clinicians at the Mayo Clinic, USC, UCSF, Yale, Stanford, Harvard University Center for Brain Science, Johns Hopkins, University of Haifa, MIT, Cambridge, Hebrew University etc"

"I believe that finding a great match between therapist and client is imperative.I am happy to help you find that match if for some reason it is not with me. I offer a sliding scale.I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment. I am not a therapist who will stare at you in silence. I am challenging and direct.
I specialize in working with pregnant and postpartum women. Making the transition to motherhood is huge. I try to be available for home visits for new moms. I am also a lactation counselor."

"I believe that finding a great match between therapist and client is imperative.I am happy to help you find that match if for some reason it is not with me. I offer a sliding scale.I provide a warm, non-judgmental environment. I am not a therapist who will stare at you in silence. I am challenging and direct.
I specialize in working with pregnant and postpartum women. Making the transition to motherhood is huge. I try to be available for home visits for new moms. I am also a lactation counselor."

"I am a Licensed Psychologist who works with adults in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couples therapy, Over the last 25 years, I have helped people with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual concerns, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, blocks in creativity, and the process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic life situations. Usually my work extends further in helping people discover and develop a more lively and authentic sense of self, which in turn brings a sense of deeper meaningfulness and engagement in life."

"I am a Licensed Psychologist who works with adults in psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and couples therapy, Over the last 25 years, I have helped people with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, sexual concerns, interpersonal relationship issues, career obstacles, blocks in creativity, and the process of coming to terms with difficult and traumatic life situations. Usually my work extends further in helping people discover and develop a more lively and authentic sense of self, which in turn brings a sense of deeper meaningfulness and engagement in life."

"I believe that therapy is a gift that a person can give themself. It is a journey that enables a person to join with me to figure out what may be getting in the way of living their best life. Starting therapy takes courage. I have 24 years of experience working in this field. I believe that each of us deserves to live our best life and that working with me, people come to new places of self-acceptance, forgiveness, self-awareness, resiliency and can go on to realize more of their hopes and dreams."

"I believe that therapy is a gift that a person can give themself. It is a journey that enables a person to join with me to figure out what may be getting in the way of living their best life. Starting therapy takes courage. I have 24 years of experience working in this field. I believe that each of us deserves to live our best life and that working with me, people come to new places of self-acceptance, forgiveness, self-awareness, resiliency and can go on to realize more of their hopes and dreams."

"I offer a warm, supportive, interactive and non-judgmental atmosphere in which to help you deal with issues that are troubling you. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, job and career concerns, substance abuse, or the problems of life's inevitable twists, turns and stresses, my 30 years of clinical experience provide a depth of understanding to help you facilitate the changes you want to make. I work with individuals and couples with a wide variety of problems that affect their relationships, functioning and growth."

"I offer a warm, supportive, interactive and non-judgmental atmosphere in which to help you deal with issues that are troubling you. Whether you are struggling with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, job and career concerns, substance abuse, or the problems of life's inevitable twists, turns and stresses, my 30 years of clinical experience provide a depth of understanding to help you facilitate the changes you want to make. I work with individuals and couples with a wide variety of problems that affect their relationships, functioning and growth."

"Emotions can sometimes be difficult to bear-sadness, worries about yourself and others, fears, painful recurrent interactions and relationships. Working with an understanding professional to explore feelings and expectations about yourself and your relationships can be the key to clarifying troubling emotional states. These feelings can cause recurrent painful states, or push us toward repetitive or self-destructive behaviors. Exploring these feelings in a safe relationship can cause feelings about yourself and others to shift, opening to new ways of thinking and behaving. This allows for greater flexibility, enhanced creativity, a better relationship with yourself, and better connections and relationships."

"Emotions can sometimes be difficult to bear-sadness, worries about yourself and others, fears, painful recurrent interactions and relationships. Working with an understanding professional to explore feelings and expectations about yourself and your relationships can be the key to clarifying troubling emotional states. These feelings can cause recurrent painful states, or push us toward repetitive or self-destructive behaviors. Exploring these feelings in a safe relationship can cause feelings about yourself and others to shift, opening to new ways of thinking and behaving. This allows for greater flexibility, enhanced creativity, a better relationship with yourself, and better connections and relationships."

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